Wára
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ara, Kamindjo, Rouku, Tjokwai, Tokwasa, Upper Morehead, Vara, Wärä, Yumbar
Population
700 (2002 SIL).
Location
Western province: Morehead district, villages west of Morehead.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Wára, Kómnjo, Anta, Wèré.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%–15%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. 4 primary schools.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Traditional religion.